$13,125 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Music
- Diploma in Music at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is offered for 2 years.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is offered on campus.
- All prospective music students apply to enter the Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts Degree.
- Those students who wish to graduate with a Diploma in Music may apply after completing one of six concentrations.
- The Diplomas in Music are two-year, four-semester programs. Each concentration is designed to help students develop their abilities in both academic and applied studies.
- All students receive four semesters of private instruction on their chosen instrument and participate in a large ensemble each semester. The core curriculum is augmented by electives chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor.
- The facilities at the Langley Campus have been designed to accommodate music instruction in orchestral, band, choral, and chamber music, as well as solo performance.
- Intake occurs once a year in September for full-time program students. It is expected that most students will enroll in a full-time program, but part-time participation will be allowed subject to seat availability and the fulfillment of the course prerequisites.
- Credit for courses completed at other institutions may be transferred subject to the approval of the Music Chair. As well, first-time registration for some courses may be allowed in January subject to the approval of the Music Chair and fulfillment of any course prerequisites.
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It is highly recommended that prospective music students attend a music information session where all program and application procedures will be explained.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $13125 | $13125 |
| Total Fees | $13125 | $13125 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are required to submit their high school transcripts or an equivalent school system.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Audition/interview
- Students will receive an invitation to demonstrate their musical and technical skills in an audition, which will take place in April / May. Alternative audition dates are possible for students living outside the Greater Vancouver Region.
- For those who have completed the university application process by the specified deadline, late auditions may be held in August (subject to seat availability).
A satisfactory score on the KPU Music Placement Test
- Students who have successfully completed the RCM – Advanced Rudiments Examination in Theory or Conservatory Canada, Theory IV may be exempt from writing the theory section of the placement test upon presentation of the certification of completion on or before the day of the audition.
- Students who have successfully completed the RCM History 1 Examination may be exempt from writing the history section of the placement test upon presentation of the certification of completion on or before the day of the audition.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Students must require one of the following:
- Indian Senior School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Certificate
- Higher School Certificate
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or All India Senior School Certificate
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.